Gepeto is an app that makes storytelling truly interactive. Kids can use puppets to craft and record stories instead of writing or typing. It has a uniquely open platform that allows kids to create narratives the way they would during play – using their voices and physical movements. Next Generation Storytelling With Gepeto, kids can […]

You may know TIME For Kids from their classroom magazine and now their Classroom App makes it easy to view this content on a tablet. Their app for iPads can help students build digital literacy skills while learning about current events and reading high quality informational text. Students can access multimedia including video, photos, maps, and other […]

Earlier this year I shared Todo Math – an engaging math app for iPads. You can now join the Todo Math Classroom Pilot Program that is taking place through December 31, 2014. Teachers who join this pilot will have access to Todo Math and all contents (PreK – 2nd grade), 30 student accounts, and access to […]

Metria Master Teacher Edition is designed to save teachers time and make it a easy to implement instructional best practices. It comes with supports for creating rigorous year-long unit plans and engaging daily lessons with quick correlation to the Common Core State Standards. There are links to exemplar Common Core unit plans for K-12 Math and ELA, […]

The Dr. Seuss Treasury app gives you easy access to 50+ classic Dr. Seuss digital books in a single, portable, digital library. Each book is a dynamic and interactive reading experience, complete with custom narration and sound effects, tappable words and pictures, and 3 reading modes that help even the youngest of readers connect with each story. Digital Books […]

Math Shake is an engaging, playful app that helps students learn to solve word problems. It contains thousands of questions which students turn into an equation by looking for keywords and clues in the problem. Once students have discovered the equation, they can use a variety of built-in learning tools such as number lines, tens frames, fraction pieces […]

Finding the right tool for student engagement and keeping teachers mobile can be a challenge in a one-to-one classroom. Splashtop Education products enables you to remotely control the lesson from anywhere in the classroom, annotate then share the content with everyone. Students can also mirror their iPads, Chromebooks, Macs and PCs to your computer. Student Engagement […]

Edusight makes easy-to-use tools for K-12 teachers to help them use data effectively in their classroom. Edusight Gradebook is free and designed to save you time. It has a simple online interface that allows you to better understand how your students are performing. With this information you can develop a plan for how to meet the needs of your individual students. […]

Last month I shared some of the great features from News-O-Matic‘s new update and there is one more you are sure to love. Teachers using this app can choose between different reading levels for students. Each article is adapted by News-O-Matic’s editorial team to fit three reading levels (400L-600L, 600L-750L and 750-1050L). These categories are connected to ranges of Lexile […]

StudySync’s Blast feature offers a real-world, read-write connection for students, giving them the opportunity to share their opinions on a variety of topics. You’ll be able to help students answer the question, What’s happening in the world today? and learn about what your students think about those current events. Blasts are one of the many resources offered […]

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ClassTechTips.com was created by Dr. Monica Burns, a former classroom teacher, speaker and author. She shares her favorite EdTech resources for PreK-20 educators so they can make the most of the technology in their school. On this site you’ll find a roundup of Monica’s tips and strategies for leveraging the power of digital tools to empower learners of all ages. Whether you’re in a classroom full of Chromebooks, iPads, interactive whiteboards, or smartphones, this ClassTechTips.com has resources to help you make the most of the technology in the hands of students!